Researchers Achieve Quantum Teleportation Over 10 Miles Of Empty Space (News Article)

Remember the phenomenon of quantum entanglement I mentioned in the previous post about quantum mechanics?  No?  It's rather simple actually.  Two objects, not connected in any way perceivable, become entangled with each other.  Whatever happens to one would affect the other instantaneously (meaning faster than the speed of light).  The distance between the objects does not matter.  The concept itself is simple enough, the difficult thing is accepting the fact that it's real.  Einstein refused to accept this, calling it "spooky action".  This is what people called supernatural, it's reality and it makes this headline.

Not to confuse anyone, the transportation itself can only travel at the speed of light or slower.
 

[R#3] Book Review - Many Lives, Many Masters

Many Lives, Many Masters is the first book I've encountered of this kind.  I remember it was sometime in 2007 when I accidentally saw the Chinese version of the book and bought it in curiosity.  At that time, I thought reincarnation is nothing but a baseless belief.  You could imagine how shocking I was when I saw the description of the book claiming firmly that reincarnation is real.  Questions started popping up in my mind: "If it's proven, why isn't it on the news?"  "If it's real, why hasn't anybody tell me about it yet?"  "Could our commonsense be wrong all this time?"

This book was published in 1988 when I was only 2.  I only read about a few dozens pages of the book at that time to fulfill my curiosity.  My conclusion was that "reincarnation could be real" but I didn't go in depth since I don't like reading translations plus I didn't realize what it could mean to my way of living.  It wasn't until early last year that I started truth seeking and finished reading the English version of this book.

Unlike the previous book review, I'll summarize the first third of the book and you'll be the judge on whatever you want.  So go ahead and

[R#2] Another Boy Remembers Past Life (Video)

What would you do if your child starts talking about being another person in great details?

I actually like this documentary better than the previous one; it has less interpretation, more observation.  Videos after the jump.

[R#1] Boy Remembers Past Life (Video)

Simply put, this documentary presents a strong case.  You have two ways to react after watching it.

1. Believe that reincarnation is real or at least there's something more out there
2. Reject the entire account: "His parents are lying (or delusive)!"

The latter was what the professor at the end of the documentary chose in an attempt to explain this phenomenon on the basis of... commonsense.

'Starving Yogi' Astounds Indian Scientists

After being monitored 24/7 for 10 straight days without ANY food and water in 2003 (it's mentioned in part 4 of the documentary about the "Buddha boy"), Prahlad Jani is being tested by scientists once again; this time for 15 days.  Read the article about it after the jump.

How Quantum Mechanics Contradicts Our Commonsense Beliefs

In earlier posts, I talked about the significance of quantum mechanics to our technology advancements and reviewed the book- Quantum Enigma.  However, I missed the most important point; I didn't explain how exactly quantum mechanics is contrary to our common senses.  I'll try my best to keep the explanation short and simple, so even I could understand it.  If you don't like to read (at least watch the cartoon), skip to the last part where I list what the quantum mechanics is strongly suggesting.

Human Sensing Surroundings Like A Bat. (Video)

Philosopher, Thomas Nagel, is famous for asking "What is it like to be a bat?"  The answer is "we don't have a freaking clue".  But we're one step closer to feel like a bat with our ability of echolocation.  This is not news, it's been formally known and studied as early as the 1950s.  Just don't ask me why is it not widely known in 2010. Video after the jump.